Mooney M20J 201 financing, specs & price
Efficient retractable, speed on economy. Built 1977-1998; Lycoming IO-360 (200 hp); 4 seats; 160-knot cruise.
What a M20J 201 costs to finance
Payment examples at three price points, using typical lender guidelines for single-engine aircraft and a 7.75% illustrative APR. Your rate depends on credit, loan size, term and the specific airplane.
| Example | Price | Down | Loan | Term | Payment @ 7.75% | Range @ 6.99–9.99% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Older / higher-time | $50,000 | 15% ($7,500) | $42,500 | 15 yrs | $400/mo | $382–$456 |
| Mid-market (most common) | $80,000 | 15% ($12,000) | $68,000 | 15 yrs | $640/mo | $611–$730 |
| Late / low-time | $120,000 | 15% ($18,000) | $102,000 | 20 yrs | $837/mo | $790–$984 |
Principal and interest only; excludes insurance, taxes and fees. Prices are typical asking ranges from our aircraft database — verify any specific airplane with Vref or Aircraft Bluebook and a pre-buy inspection. Not a quote or commitment to lend.
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M20J 201 specifications & operating economics
Performance & capacity
- Engine
- Lycoming IO-360 (200 hp)
- Production
- 1977-1998
- Seats
- 4
- Cruise
- 160 kts
- Range
- 900 NM
- Fuel capacity
- 64 gal
Fuel economics (September 2026)
- Fuel burn
- 10 gph
- Fuel cost per hour
- $72
- Fuel cost per nautical mile
- $0.45
- Endurance (no reserve)
- 6.4 hrs
- Fuel for 100 hrs/yr
- $7,240
100LL at $7.24/gal (AirNav national average, September 2026).
What lenders and underwriters look at on a M20J 201
- Retractable gear = higher insurance
- Fuel efficiency is excellent for speed
- Johnson bar gear (manual) is simple and reliable
- Parts availability moderate—Mooney community strong
Pre-buy inspection focus areas
- Gear saddles and actuator
- Fuel bladder condition
- Tail corrosion (especially lower fuselage)
- Engine mount cracks
- Prop condition
Pre-buy inspections are typically paid out of pocket, not financed. See the pre-buy checklist.
Buying and owning a M20J 201
- Buyer & Upgrade GuidesMooney Acclaim Buyer's Guide: M20TN Acclaim, Type S and M20V Ultra
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- Cost of OwnershipMooney Acclaim Cost of Ownership: Annual Budget for the M20TN, Type S and M20V Ultra
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Mooney M20J 201 financing FAQs
How much does a Mooney M20J 201 cost?
Typical asking prices for a Mooney M20J 201 run from about $50,000 for older or higher-time examples to $120,000 for late, low-time ones, with most trading near $80,000. Engine time, avionics, damage history and paint/interior drive the spread — confirm with a Vref or Aircraft Bluebook valuation and a pre-buy inspection.
What is the monthly payment on a Mooney M20J 201?
At a $80,000 purchase price with 15% down ($12,000), a $68,000 loan over 15 years is about $640 per month at 7.75% APR, or roughly $611–$730 across the 6.99%–9.99% range lenders published as of September 2026. Principal and interest only.
How much down payment do I need for a Mooney M20J 201?
Plan on at least 15% down for a single-engine aircraft built after 1960. Twenty-year terms are generally available on loans of $75,000 or more.
What does a Mooney M20J 201 cost to fly per hour in fuel?
At about 10 gallons per hour and the September 2026 national average of $7.24 per gallon for 100LL, fuel alone is roughly $72 per hour, or about $0.45 per nautical mile at a 160-knot cruise. Add reserves, insurance, storage and the annual for the full picture.
Can I finance an older Mooney M20J 201?
Usually, yes. Lenders finance piston singles without a fixed age limit, though pre-1960 aircraft may need a larger down payment and shorter term, and airframes over 10,000 hours are often excluded. Complete logbooks, AD compliance and a clean pre-buy matter more than the year on an older M20J 201.
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